Study location	Denmark, Herning
Type	Final year and top-up, full-time
Nominal duration	1,5 years
Study language	English
Awards	Top-up

Tuition fee	FREE

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) To be eligible to apply for the international BA top-up degree in Design & Business you need to have completed one of the programmes from the list below. - An AP Degree in Design, Technology and Business, AP Degree in Multimedia Design & Communication, AP Degree in Production Technology, AP Degree in Marketing Management or similar. - Bachelor in either Design or Business from an international university/university college. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: DF language test (TESA), Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL (IBT): 83 CAE: level 176 TESA: with min. 75 points in each OOPT part + interview and essay with at least B2+

Other requirements

1) You have to submit an admission assignment 2) A 20-minute interview either in person at the school or through Skype At the interview, you will have the opportunity to give a short presentation of your admissions assignment. Please bring products that support your qualifications within the speciality programme you apply for. The interview should also clarify your reasons for applying to the specific bachelor programme.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. en.via.dk/..bachelor-top-up/fashion-design

Overview

Fashion Design is an area of specialisation within the Bachelor (BA) top-up programme in Design & Business and is located in Herning.

Be original and groundbreaking:
During your studies, you will work on developing your personal image and mode of expression. The programme’s main focus is on idea generation and designing. During the AP degree programme, you worked within the limits of existing brands, but the top-up programme trains you to be original and groundbreaking.

Be creative in the design process:
You will get to work with men’s wear, women’s wear, knitwear, and prints. You will get a profound knowledge of trends, idea generation, sociology and science, so you can take on the design process in an experimental and creative manner. The programme will equip you to develop and present your own unique brand or mode of expression.

An important part of the programme is understanding the design process from the first sketch all the way through to production, and being able to collaborate with other professions to produce a successful collection.

To enhance your collaboration skills, the programme includes common projects that will include interdisciplinary collaborations, and the compulsory placement period provides you with the chance to expand your network and CV.

We strive to make sure all students form a clear and realistic picture of the fashion business and create a strong network during their education.

Career opportunities

With a BA degree specialising in Fashion Design, you will typically be qualified for a job as a designer in a company in the fashion industry, or be ready to start your own business.

The designer often sets the framework for a collection expression based on the company’s target audience and design DNA. A part of the designer’s work consists of research into new materials and trends that form the basis for inspiration and create the collection’s flow. You will develop working drawings, select materials, and learn to ensure fit.